Arkansas Code § 5-26-306 - Aggravated Assault on a Family or Household Member

(a) A person commits aggravated assault on a family or household member if, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, the person purposely:

(1) Engages in conduct that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to a family or household member;

(2) Displays a firearm in a manner that creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to a family or household member; or

(3) Impedes or prevents the respiration of a family or household member or the circulation of a family or household member's blood by applying pressure on the throat or neck or by blocking the nose or mouth of a family or household member.

(b) Aggravated assault on a family or household member is a Class D felony.

Section: Previous  5-26-302  5-26-303  5-26-304  5-26-305  5-26-306  5-26-307  5-26-308  5-26-309  5-26-310  5-26-311  5-26-312  5-26-313  5-26-314    Next

Last modified: November 15, 2016